The Wanted's Max George explains engagement cancellation

The Wanted star Max George has opened up about why he and girlfriend Michelle Keegan called off their engagement.

The singer has been engaged to the Coronation Street actress but recently announced that the pair had put all wedding plans on the backburner.

Speaking to the Mirror, George insisted that the decision was about saving up money for the big day. He said:

"We're still together though, it's just there are no wedding plans. But anything I seem to say gets blown out of proportion. It's tough, but we're both very happy. It'll happen when it happens. We have to earn some pennies first."

George's bandmate Jay McGuiness meanwhile added:

"The problem was, as soon as they mentioned the engagement, everyone was busy trying to pick out wedding dresses. Our schedule is crazy and hers is probably even worse."